Good Morning All,
I am just getting ready to leave Barn 55 at Hollywood Park and go to the plane. I can’t thank everyone enough for the kindness, generosity and love you have all shown me during my racing career.
We have had a terrific ride together…20 fabulous races over a 3 1/2 year span. I have been able to travel and visit with so many wonderful people. I have made so many wonderful friends.
Last night I spent some time just thinking about how GREAT it has been. I looked outside and saw the wonderful area I have grazed on for years. I have shared it with so many loving friends: After Market, Life is Sweet, Tiago, Giacomo, Zardana and Harmonious to name a few. It has been a blast!
Yesterday’s ceremony at Hollywood Park was so special. So many of my dear fans came to greet me. I had fun looking at everyone in the paddock, up on the stairs, and in the balcony. Then walking to the track for the last time…was a bit emotional…for me. I knew I wasn’t running…as all of my normal pre-race stuff was not happening…and my dear Mario…was not wearing a NUMBER. (That was a big clue.) I paraded and went to the Winners’ Circle…even did an encore for my 2 presentations from the Dodgers and the San Pedro Winners’ League. It was special!
John is looking at me now. It is time to bundle up (I’m going to heavy coat weather….good thing I have a great wardrobe)…and get on the van.
My 2 dear friends are in the picture in this post…Dottie and Sophie enjoying the night on my ‘grazing grass’.
I will miss everyone…HUGS, HUGS, HUGS!
Again…THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…for EVERYTHING!
I will keep in touch! I would not miss visiting with all of you for anything.
Blessings to all!
With love,
Hugs~
Z
Kathryn Cogswell
Imagining her doing what my mare did long ago: The weather would change, and she’d be ready for a peek outside, sniff the cold, then do this ‘over the shoulder back at me, “Hold it! .. . watch this, please!” Saucy thing trot out and roll; yep. down on one side; down on the other . .. euwwww…gooood — but you HAd to be watching.’ ~ It’s like yesterday, and that was decades past.
Bridget
I bet she likes the snow because it brings back memories from when she was a filly there at Lanes End. Don’t worry, Bren, us East coasters will watch over her! If not in person, then we’ll be close by…;)
Robin
Sharon – Thanks so much for the updates. and Sarah Campion – we look forward to more updates and pictures, especially of Zenyatta frolicking in the snow! I think Zenyatta’s fans are going to stay with her for years and years. GET READY FOR ALL OF THE LOVE AND LIGHT COMING YOUR WAY! I BET THE GOOD FEELINGS EVEN HELP ALL OF THE OTHER HORSES AT LANE’S END!
jeanne
Thanks to those who gave me a “heads’ up” on horse charities. That’s Zenyatta’s gift: she makes us better humans!
Quarterhossgal
Thanks Sarah for the updates on Queen Z, Looks like your weather should improve over Z’s cold weather welcome. I noticed she was barefoot at Lexington and with her dancing on that frozen ground it didn’t look like she had any tender soles!! She should be good to turn out at least for a short romp in the snow soon. My horses love to make “Horse Angels” in the snow. Please give Zen a carrot for me.
Sharon Call
Hey, Quarterhossgal: Was she barefoot at Lexington? I watched the video when she was being lead into the ring and could have sworn I heard steel shoes clicking on the pavement. Guess I need to do someting about my ears.
Gary Moulton
Zen loves the snow. The Moss’s should consider sending Zenyatta to St. Moritz Switzerland to race on the White Turf in the Gübelin 72. Grosser Preis of St. Moritz (LR) 2‘000 m on February 20th 2011. Of course I’m being facetious. I can’t believe they would ever let that horse go, just walk away and turn her over to strangers. One thing comes to mind, “Are you stupid or something”? You know the answer Forest “Stupid is as stupid does” I’m sorry but it’s like when someone dies, first you are sad, then you get mad. I hope they realize what they have done and hurry and go get her back.
Also, I watched the video and the woman talking already downgraded Zenyatta from Queen to Princess. At the start of the video she says, “You gonna say hello”? pause, “What ya think Princess”? She should always be addressed as QUEEN. That woman should be reprimanded and instructed to never say that again in Zen’s presence!!!
抓姦
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